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Help, Serial input to Misterhouse, HA etc, most popular?


  • To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
  • Subject: Help, Serial input to Misterhouse, HA etc, most popular?
  • From: "vectra999uk2002" <questuk1@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 03 Nov 2003 13:31:30 -0000
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Hi all,

My question is what is the best free software to "bridge" the
interface with the PC serial port, then to Misterhouse or any other
HA software?

I have all the skills required, but do not know what protocol to
present to the serial port?


CONTROLLED AT MOMENT
--------------------
I have a ceiling PIR that turns on a RF module connected to a PIC
micro, this sends data to a RF receiver. At the moment this receiver
then decodes the signal and if correct and it is dark in the room,
turns on a lamp for 30 seconds then switches it Off.

FUTURE
------
I would like to expand this using a PC to receive info from RF + PIC
modules via the RS232 port, then depending on light sensors, control
the house lighting.

I would prefer not to use X10 modules, as i will design my own using
433Mhz RF modules

I had thought of using X10 protocol though via my RF?

I have worked in electronics for 20 years so that side is not a
problem and PIC programming software skills, are ok.

Any suggtestions ideas welcome!


Regards,


Gary







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